Cal Poly will be hosting the Strategic Diversity Leadership Institute to reveal the results from last year’s Cal Poly Experience (CPX) survey. The keynote will be Thursday, Oct. 17 in the Recreation Center Multi-Activity Center. The university partnered with Damon…
Party theme “twisted” in post showing two Cal Poly students mocking undocumented immigrants
Cal Poly is reacting after an Instagram photo started circulating online showing two students mocking undocumented immigrants at a party. The post read “Cowboys vs (Illegal) Aliens” and showed four people dressed in bandanas making apparent hand signs. The two…
For the second time in six years, Campus Dining increased some prices
The price hike is due to market changes, according to communications specialist Aaron Lambert.
1,500 Cal Poly plants will get a new permanent home Fall 2020
The Cal Poly Plant Conservatory was demolished this summer to make way for the Science and Agriculture Teaching and Research Complex. However, the new Plant Conservatory will not be completed until September 2020, leaving 1,500 plants still in need of a home until then.
SLO considering following Morro Bay and Atascadero in banning flavored vape and e-cigarette sales
The City of San Luis Obispo has long-term plans to move forward with banning flavored e-cigarettes, following in the footsteps of Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay.
A “bucket list experience:” What Poly Escapes has planned for the rest of the quarter
Poly Escapes takes 15 to 20 trips per quarter, including day, overnight and weekend experiences.
The Cal Poly Opportunity Fee and who it affects, explained
In an ongoing effort to recruit more minority and low-income students to the university, the Cal Poly Opportunity Grant was introduced after campus-wide feedback and implemented in Fall 2019. Funding for the grant will come from the Opportunity Fee, which…
Celebration of life to be held in memory of Daniel Maerowitz
A celebration of life will be held today, Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m., in the Advanced Technology Laboratory for aerospace engineering senior Daniel Maerowitz. Maerowitz passed away Friday, Oct 6. Maerowitz was associated with student organizations in his major,…
Cal Poly student helping develop tech to combat human trafficking in SLO
Computer science senior Zahnae Aquino is working closely with the California Cybersecurity Institute (CCI) to develop immersive training for law enforcement.
Cal Poly student wins CSU Trustees’ Award, $6k scholarship despite challenges
A biological sciences senior who faced childhood homelessness and dyslexia received the $6,000 scholarship for outstanding achievement.
Cal Poly to host six separate ceremonies for Spring 2020 Commencement
Cal Poly will host six separate graduation ceremonies, one per college, for the Spring 2020 Commencement.